Project Management Officer

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Project Management Officer for our client, who are a major energy and infrastructure company.

Program Management Officer
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Duration: 12-month initial contract
Seniority: Mid-level

Overview

Our client, a leading European electricity transmission infrastructure operator, is seeking a Program Management Officer (PMO) to support the delivery of a major cross-border energy infrastructure project.

Working within a large projects division, you will support the successful execution of complex, high-value transmission and interconnection projects that are critical to the energy transition. You will join a programme controls team responsible for governance, planning, risk, cost control and reporting across the programme lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain programme management standards, processes and governance frameworks.
• Support establishment and management of programme baselines for scope, schedule and budget.
• Consolidate cost forecasts, budget estimates and risk provisions.
• Facilitate risk and opportunity management activities.
• Coordinate programme scheduling, milestone tracking and dependency management.
• Produce programme reports and management information for key stakeholders.
• Ensure traceability of programme decisions, changes, risks and performance metrics.
• Coordinate PMO activities and support cross-functional collaboration across project teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project or programme management.
• Experience supporting large infrastructure, engineering or capital projects.
• Strong organisational, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with strong analytical skills.
• Project management certification (PMP, PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable.
• Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI or similar project controls software is advantageous.
• Fluent English required. Additional European language skills beneficial.

Location

• Brussels, Belgium
• Hybrid working (approximately 2 days onsite per week)

Eligibility

Candidates must have the legal right to work and reside in Belgium.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to contribute to a major energy transition programme.
• Work on high-profile transmission and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative, international project environment.
• Long-term contract opportunity with a leading energy sector organisation.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.